volatil
Translation
volatile, unstable, erratic
Examples
Der Aktienmarkt ist sehr volatil.
The stock market is very volatile.
Diese Chemikalie ist hoch volatil.
This chemical is highly volatile.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) ((...)) to be volatile The market is very volatile at the moment.
Similar Words
Unbeständig (inconstant), instabil (unstable); Antonyms: stabil (stable), beständig (constant)
Etymology
Derived from Latin 'volatilis' meaning 'flying' or 'fleeting', which comes from 'volare', 'to fly'.
Memory Tips
It's the same as the English 'volatile'. It's used for financial markets that change rapidly and for chemicals that evaporate easily.